Archive for the 'Accessories' Category

• Toiletequse speakers .
• Douchebag, we mean John Mayer, iPod cases .
• Superheavy, locked … not a Paddington bag, a laptop case . It’s super secure. Oh and kinda fugly. Worth it?
• Backpack that allows Fido to run away without your knowledge (also a laptop bag).
• Awesomest site, Colorware, will reinvent your new Blackberry for any cute color, oh plus Yellow School Bus .
• Girls love Hello, Kitty. Why? Nevertheless, here’s a webcam fully-shaped like the cartoon cat icon.
• Hello, Kitty wears a MimoBot suit . Happy Halloween!
• Hello, Kitty made superexpensive sheerly by Swarovski . Sold! Not.

*Via* ChipChick.com, PopGadget.net

Oh no, say anything but… is pink out in the mobile world? Sure, T-Mobile (Mr. Pink themselves) and Verizon, Sprint… have great new phones in pink (stay tuned for some of these)… but AT&T (a bit of a leader since the iPhone) only has slightly older models in the shade(s).

With them, and others too (eek!) what abounds is a sea of red. Is red really the new chic color for girls…huh?

Well if you’re a pink warrior like I, you don’t need to fret whatever your carrier is…. there are usually pink snug-fitting cases/faceplates for at least the most popular or coolest models or shapes. (And the shape/opening style is one actually more important feature, thanks to availability of covers, yes I must admit).

Example, this transparent hot pink case for the (AT&T) Pantech Duo from EliteExtreme.

So you shouldn’t delay when in need of upgrading your old phone. (Older models are faster obsolete with the new 3G, in my speculation.) Find your best “fit” and browse for some fitting & flattering shaded case. Who knows, you might prefer a black & white polka dot cellie instead! There’s a world of imagined possibilities out there. Phones can be like clothes. (And that’s why this blog exists.)

I may be a computer whiz now, and though I’m generally a fast learner, some technologies take me a while. Things like cell phones did, and now it’s the Facebook (mostly the new ver.) that gets me with its bugs and general lack of untuitive flow – yes, I blame FB. Anyway, one thing I just can not be good at is video games. Dexterity and quick reacting? Leave those to the boys and non-magpies, I guess.

However one game I always loved was Tetris, and maybe it is a generally more girl-friendly game, because here it is – on a purse.

Adorable. Made with felt and selling for $19 by Lightning Strike @ Etsy.com. I’d say this should take off onto a whole product line!

I was forced to take a break from blogging soon after my last post on here because suddenly my eyesight drastically worsened overnight. I went from avoiding my chic glasses (that I barely needed) because my long eyelashes fog them up—to them not even working at all for me while I squinted at any words smaller than H1 with eyes an inch away from my laptop screen, then increasing the font size in Firefox at least twice.

I was nearly blind, but only when it came to reading, for a few days before I was able to borrow a pair of those generic magnifying eyeglasses from a friend. I’ve decided these work really great for me, and plan to go shopping for fashionable pairs, but haven’t yet.

So what to do while I obviously couldn’t write (no proofreading) and couldn’t craft either (I look while I knit and sewing – forget it) – well……..

I decided to start up that web comic I’d been thinking about, but I wanted to use avatars (originally thought from meez.com) as characters to save me time. I don’t have time for more hobbies, especially ones with no wish for real money-making, so I didn’t want to spend a lot of time vectoring each scene myself….

So even though I’m virtually (no pun intended this time, I swear) banned from Second Life because I’d probably most definitely become addicted to it, I found myself trying it out again (first time I surprisingly didn’t like it – but to be fair I gave up on it quickly because after all, it was contraban, tehe).

And well. I ended up forgetting all about (for the time being) the web comic.

Because I’ve realized SL is actually an amazing outlet for me to produce fashion designs for. So I spent some time (I said some, ok? just some) learning how to get around, tweaking my avatar (because that’s absolutely necessary no matter what, doi) and um preparing for starting to learn, and eventually diving into, building in Second Life.

Um, yes, I have bought a home, and pay weekly “tier” but it’s all to help me learn to build and get by in the world. And it hasn’t been all that time consuming.

It’s not like I started having surreal dreams. Or seeing live humans and thinking they look like computer avatars, not vice versa. No no. No. No. No, ok? Well that’s the official story.

It’s all to help me in my career, you see. I’m not playing. Perish the thought!

Now I’m getting antsy with all this work and proofreading, so far, so I’m going to pause my tales for now. But I’ll be “working”, “not” “wasting time on the Internet”.

In my last article I tried to convince all chic geeks NOT to lust after a computer merely for its pink sheen, when instead we can have a perfectly tailored skin.

Whether you have your laptop or are about to buy one, you can go to SkinIt.com, pick your ‘puter and choose from numerous designs, photoshop-up a large image or opt for a mixture of any pictures, a solid color, etc. – many options here for the uber-geek-artiste to the laywoman or even the lazy woman.

And you can skin more than just computers (although only laptop computers are an option); you can doll up anything from printers to headsets (wow). Check this page for a list and portal to all supported devices.

Extra benefits of going in just skin: protection from scratches and dirt AND you can collect new ones every so often (or a bunch at once) and switch them out with your mood, changing obsessions or when a trend is out. They’re not super cheap, but to make your comp chic, at around $30 each, it’s not comparatively expensive to dress your favorite toy/best partner than it is to dress your own … skin.

The Ogio Chassy laptop bag struck me for a few reasons. 1. It’s pink. 2. Tons of pockets, and I quote, “jewelry / make-up / no – boys – allowed pockets.” Wow, that’s some serious marketing.

There are also “back panel mail and receipts file pocket – rear fold-out water bottle pocket.” Heavy duty perfection.

Tip: This bag is does not convert into a backpack, as some images make it appear. I wish it would, because I’ve realized I need the support sporting heavy machinery. Maybe in the next collection!

Choose this messenger at 12″h x 15.5″w x 3″d in pink, green, highlighter blue or white and lined in polka dots, for $73.95.

I don’t know what I love more now, my iPod Mini in Pink, the one I’ve loved dearly for years, or this newly found purple skin for it. Uh-oh!

The iSkin Mini is a slim silicone cover for the iPod Mini. And it’s currently on sale for $22.99 at the iStore (no Apple relation). It doesn’t just come in purple, but also protective pink, lime green, dark blue, black and grey. They all come with a clear screen protector, an attachable clear clip (so you don’t have to worry about giving that function up) and side “bumpies.” The iSkin allows your iPod to remain compatible with all iPod accessories.

Opted or missed out on buying an iPod mini? iSkin offers covers for all variations, including 4th Generation Skins in even more “skin tones”!

Damn, I’m envious, I could have a newer, larger iPod with a color. Then again, I like the shiny metal on my iPod Mini, so I’m really good.

I’ve been wanting to pretty up my cell phone but haven’t wanted the puffy stickers that fall off or fake designer cases. So my poor lil phone has had to go out on numerous occasions, sans makeup. I was really in a bind about how I could dress up my cell until today. Motorola and Cingular just announced the latest and greatest thing—phone tattoos for the Motorola RAZR phones. The tattoos allow the customers to change the look of their handset to their own personal style.

How the Cell Phone Tattoos work:

The phone tattoos come in a 3-pack of pre-designed stickers created in various colors and patterns. The different packs include stickers of:

- Carbon Fiber, Grey Camouflage and Starburst Blue
or
- Pink Plaid, Pink Camouflage and Starburst Pink

My favorite thing about the phone tattoos is the ability to create your own tattoo.

You can get a pack of four blank tattoos that come with complete instructions on how to design and print customized tattoos which gives you the ability to show off your shoe collection, your boy toy, or just create a unique design. To create tattoos:

- Purchase Phone Tattoos By You!
- Download free software from Motorola

The great thing about the tattoos is that they can be easily peeled off and they don’t leave a residue, plus they are super cheap, only $9.99 per pack.

I’m off to get my phone tatts so I can take my phone out on the town all dolled up!

It’s a thing, it’s trendy. Or it’s a new thing in our network, but I like to think it’s some cool thing. Nah. Wow, I’ve gone blabbery trying to make my intro unique and me. Anyway. This is the Related Posts from Lipped Media entry.

There’s only one this week, but that’s pretty good, although you never know what might pop up!

Pursed Lips featured a laptop bag by Case Logic that’s half stylish details, half practical business; which is pretty good.

[Via Chip Chick:] I prefer a perfect-fit case for all possible iPod accessories, or at least something large enough. But the special thing about the Acme iPod Wallet is that it come in all colors to match iPods.

All colors can be ordered to fit the regular and mini iPods; pastel lime, pink, blue and black with pastel interior or really nifty perforated leather in assorted/red trim. Prices start at $35 for a mini sized case.

They even fit the standard ear buds and offer full-sides protection.

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